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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.75 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.75 and 200.16 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.75 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.75 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.75 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 82,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,415.88/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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